Bonus draws Updated 1 Nov 2026
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A bonus draw is an extra draw a lottery site runs as a promotion. You get entries for buying tickets, depositing or playing on set days, and the site sets the prizes, not the official lottery.
Because the site runs it, the rules are in the site's own promotion terms. Read who qualifies, how many entries you get and whether prizes are paid as cash or as bonus money.
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What a free Powerball line is worth
What you can expect back in practice is the fixed-prize part: about $0,32 per line, against an official price of $2,00.
Prize tiers and odds as the lottery publishes them; before tax.
What to read in a bonus draw's terms
A bonus draw is a promotion, so its rules differ from site to site.
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How you enter
Whether entries come with every ticket, need an opt-in, or need a minimum spend or deposit.
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Prize form
Whether prizes are paid as cash you can withdraw, as bonus money with wagering, or as free lines.
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Draw date
When the draw takes place and how winners are told. Check whether entries carry over if you miss it.
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Who qualifies
Some draws are for new accounts only, some for existing players, and many are limited to some countries.
Bonus draws: common questions
Is a bonus draw the same as the official lottery draw?
No. The official draw is run by the lottery operator. A bonus draw is run by the lottery site as a promotion, with prizes it sets and pays itself.
Do bonus draws cost extra?
It depends on the promotion. Some give entries with a ticket you buy anyway, others need a deposit or a minimum spend. The promotion terms on the site say which.
Can I withdraw a bonus draw prize?
Cash prizes usually can be withdrawn once your account is verified. Prizes paid as bonus money or free lines carry their own conditions, such as wagering. Our lottery bonuses page explains wagering and expiry.
Where do I find a site's bonus draws?
On the site's promotions page, with the full rules in its terms. Our lottery site reviews link to each site. Our lottery scams guide shows how to spot fake promotions.
How is a bonus draw different from a bonus code or a bonus ball?
A bonus draw gives you entries into a separate prize draw. A site may also offer a code that unlocks a promotion, which we cover under lottery bonus codes. The extra number drawn in some games is a different thing, explained on our bonus ball page.
Does a bonus draw change my chances in the official draw?
No. Your odds in the official game depend on the game's number matrix, and a bonus draw is a separate prize pool. To see how official draws work, read our guide to lottery draws, and see how to buy lottery tickets online if you are new to it.
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